Julie en Ceres at The Louvre, Paris

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From the seventeenth century onwards, French monarchs received ancient Italian diplomatic gifts. In 1604, Henri IV gathered most of these first pieces in the Louvre Antiques Hall. Colbert and Louvois worked to increase the royal collection for Louis XIV. Difficult marbles were obtained from Italy. Luckily, antique pieces offered by French owners or acquired through diplomats in the eastern Mediterranean were added. The ancient royal residences became part of the Crown Property in 1792, being exhibited at the Louvre. From the former royal collection in 1810, this figure exemplifies the type called "Chastity," often used by Romans for female funerary portraits. Wheat ears evoke Ceres here; the young woman's appearance is consistent with this aspect. Although her features do not match those of Julie, the daughter of Emperor Augustus, it was identified as such in the nineteenth century, possibly a princess from the imperial household associated with the goddess of fertility.(Credit: Louvre)This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. It aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access free of charge. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.Scan: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)